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Question #101
Which of the following is the 'National Sport' of the USA?
A. American Football
B. Baseball
C. Basketball
D. Ice Hockey
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Baseball is historically and culturally considered the national sport of the United States.
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Question #102
The term 'Pugilist' refers to a participant in which sport?
A. Boxing
B. Wrestling
C. Fencing
D. Judo
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A pugilist is another name for a boxer.
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Question #103
Which stadium is famously known as the 'Home of Golf'?
A. Royal Melbourne, Australia
B. Pebble Beach, USA
C. Augusta National, USA
D. St Andrews, Scotland
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland is widely regarded as the 'Home of Golf'.
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Question #104
The 'Thomas Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Table Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Cricket
D. Hockey
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Thomas Cup is the world men's team championship in badminton.
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Question #105
Which country is credited with inventing the game of modern Hockey?
A. India
B. England
C. Australia
D. Netherlands
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The modern game of field hockey was developed in England in the mid-18th century.
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Question #106
The 'Wightman Cup' was a tennis tournament between women's teams from which countries?
A. France and Germany
B. USA and Great Britain
C. Australia and New Zealand
D. Japan and China
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Wightman Cup was a women's international tennis tournament contested annually between teams from the USA and Great Britain from 1923 to 1989.
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Question #107
The 'Ezra Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Polo
B. Hockey
C. Golf
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Ezra Cup is one of the oldest polo trophies, played annually in Kolkata, India.
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Question #108
What is the standard duration of one 'Chukker' in a Polo match?
A. 15 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 7.5 minutes
D. 5 minutes
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A regulation polo match is divided into periods called chukkers, each lasting 7.5 minutes.
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Question #109
The term 'Libero' is used in which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Volleyball
C. Tennis
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A libero is a defensive specialist player in indoor volleyball.
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Question #110
The 'Calcutta Cup' is awarded to the winner of the annual rugby match between:
A. England and Scotland
B. France and Italy
C. Ireland and Wales
D. Australia and New Zealand
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Calcutta Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual rugby union match between England and Scotland.
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Question #111
Which player is known as 'The Wall' in Indian Cricket?
A. Cheteshwar Pujara
B. VVS Laxman
C. Rahul Dravid
D. Sunil Gavaskar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rahul Dravid is famously nicknamed 'The Wall' for his solid defensive technique.
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Question #112
The 'Ryder Cup' is a golf tournament between teams representing:
A. Europe and the USA
B. Asia and Australia
C. North America and South America
D. UK and Commonwealth
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
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Question #113
Which term is NOT used in the sport of Cricket?
A. Silly Point
B. Googly
C. Birdie
D. Maiden Over
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A 'Birdie' is a scoring term in Golf, not Cricket.
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Question #114
The term 'Gambit' is associated with which game?
A. Tennis
B. Poker
C. Chess
D. Bridge
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A gambit is a chess opening in which a player sacrifices material (usually a pawn) to gain an advantage.
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Question #115
Which of the following is a classic Horse Racing event?
A. The Masters
B. The Open
C. The Derby
D. The Ashes
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Derby (like the Epsom Derby or Kentucky Derby) is a classic flat horse race.
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Question #116
The term 'Striking Circle' is used in which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Basketball
C. Cricket
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The striking circle (or D) is the area in field hockey from which a goal can be scored.
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Question #117
Which of the following athletes is associated with the sport of Shooting?
A. Sushil Kumar
B. Abhinav Bindra
C. Mary Kom
D. Dipa Karmakar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Abhinav Bindra is an Indian Olympic gold medallist in 10m Air Rifle shooting.
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Question #118
The term 'Break Point' is associated with which sport?
A. Table Tennis
B. Tennis
C. Badminton
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A break point occurs in tennis when the receiver of the serve has a chance to win the game on their opponent's serve.
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Question #119
Which international sports event is held every four years, similar to the Olympics?
A. Davis Cup
B. Asian Games
C. Ryder Cup
D. Wimbledon
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years.
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Question #120
Which sport is played on a court called a 'Ring'?
A. Wrestling
B. Fencing
C. Judo
D. Boxing
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Boxing matches are fought within a square area known as a ring.
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